Dispensary

Polestar Cannabis

https://polestarvt.com/

24 Pleasant St.
Randolph, VT

  • dispensary
  • locally owned
  • product maker
  • retailer

Website

https://polestarvt.com/

Address

24 Pleasant St.
Randolph, VT

Polestar Cannabis is a team of central Vermonters dedicated to bringing Vermont’s unique sense of place, ethos, and heart to the forefront of our business. Starting at home in Randolph, the center of the state, we’re aiming to become a polestar for the entire industry; a beacon for craft cannabis in the Green Mountains.

Visit our Randolph dispensary today, and subscribe to our newsletter to get updates and announcements.

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VT News Roundup: 100 Licenses Issued, Licensing Map, Hemp Program Ending, Newfane Weighs Retail, Free Cannabis Classes

Control Board Update: 100 Licenses Approved, Packaging Updates, Map of Licensed Establishments MONTPELIER — Last week, the ...

Heady Vermont Staff 25 Jul 2022
News

UVM and Vermont State College System Offer Free Cannabis Courses for Vermonters

The University of Vermont and the Vermont State College System, which includes Community College of ...

Heady Vermont Staff 25 Jul 2022
Grow

Pruning Cannabis – When and How to Do It

Certain pruning techniques may boost the growth and health of many of your plants, and ...

Homegrown Cannabis Co 22 Jul 2022
National

Senate Leadership Introduces Legislation to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Washington, DC: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and ...

NORML 21 Jul 2022
business

Trailblazers: Snowbird Botanicals on Embracing Education, Wellness and Organic Methods

Snowbird Botanicals founders Ivan and Cynthia talk about developing sustainable and organic methods, fighting stigma ...

Adam Osha 21 Jul 2022
Partner

Vermont’s new MagicStone Launches With a Breakthrough Cannabis Instrument

The innovative MagicStone brand is the result of a combined effort of two iconic Vermont ...

Heady Partners 21 Jul 2022
Cannabis Infused Smoothie Recipe
cannacurious

Recipe: Cannabis Infused Smoothie With Frozen Fruit

You want to get your fruits and vegetables… but you also want to stay cool ...

Heady Vermont Staff 20 Jul 2022
CCB

Vermont Cannabis Control Board Reaches Milestone – Over 100 Licenses Now Approved, 24 in Today’s Meeting

MONTPELIER – Today, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board noted that it had reached a major milestone, ...

Monica Donovan 20 Jul 2022
Strains

Strain Review: Wedding Cake by High Brix Cannabis

This strain has been on my Toker’s Wish List for some time – so I ...

Liz Wiley 18 Jul 2022
News

News Roll Up: VT Abandons Hemp Program, US Senators Raise Heat on Biden, ‘Smoke and Poke’ Dating Site

“It’s well past time to end the racist and predatory war on drugs. We ...

Ella Guinan 18 Jul 2022
CCB

Licensing Update: Control Board Picks Up The Pace, Issuing 30 Licenses

MONTPELIER – Thirty cultivator applications, the highest number to date, were approved for licensure at today’...

Ella Guinan 13 Jul 2022
business

Trailblazers: Euphoria Cannabis on Creating Momentum, Lifting Up Others and Overcoming Hurdles

This article is part of a regular series, Trailblazers, highlighting entrepreneurs entering the legal cannabis ...

Meg McIntyre 13 Jul 2022
Cannabis in Vermont - What's Legal and What's Not in VT?
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Cannabis in Vermont – What’s Legal and What’s Not?

What are the laws around possession, consumption and cultivation of cannabis in Vermont? You’ve ...

Heady Vermont Staff 13 Jul 2022
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culture

Where to Find the Best Creemees in Vermont: Six of Our Favorite Spots

Where do you find the best creemees in Vermont? We’ve shared just a handful ...

Heady Vermont Staff 9 Jul 2022
News

VT Agency of Agriculture: Vermont Hemp Production Plan Will End On December 31

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) will withdraw its Agricultural Marketing ...

Heady Vermont Staff 7 Jul 2022
Member Deals

10% Off White River Growpro In-Store and Online

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Heady Partners 6 Jul 2022
CCB

Licensing Update: Nine New Licenses Awarded, Applications for Manufacturing and Wholesale Now Open

MONTPELIER — Although today’s Vermont Cannabis Control Board meeting didn’t last much more than ...

Ella Guinan 6 Jul 2022
101

Forget Diet Weed, THCV Is a Rockstar Compound For Other Reasons

While I have been intrigued by the cannabinoid THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin) for some time now, I ...

Diana-Ashley Krach 6 Jul 2022
culture

Movies & Munchies: Heady’s Top Streaming Picks for Summer

Looking for something to watch at home? Here are eight of our top streaming picks ...

Heady Vermont Staff 5 Jul 2022
business

Trailblazers: Red Clover Analytics Prides Itself on ‘A Better Standard’ of Testing

Yearim Plantillas of Red Clover Analytics talks about cannabis analytics and the importance of high ...

Meg McIntyre 5 Jul 2022
CCB

Control Board Brings On Agency of Ag’s Cary Giguere as Head of Compliance

The Vermont Cannabis Control Board announced the hiring of Cary Giguere as Compliance Director during ...

Heady Vermont Staff 1 Jul 2022
CCB

Licensing Update: Twelve New Licenses Issued, Next Application Window Opens July 1

MONTPELIER — Today’s Vermont Cannabis Control Board meeting kicked off with an exciting announcement – the ...

Ella Guinan 29 Jun 2022
News

News Roll Up: Eliminating Plastic From the Industry, Curaleaf Targets Unionized Employees, SAFE Banking Act Rejected

Law enforcement control over any kind of medical care is dangerous & counterproductive. If you ...

Ella Guinan 28 Jun 2022
business

Trailblazers: Brookfield Buds in the Business of Regeneration

This article is part of a regular series, Trailblazers, highlighting entrepreneurs entering the legal cannabis ...

Meg McIntyre 24 Jun 2022
Vermont cannabis strain passenger pigeon
Strains

Strain Review: Passenger Pigeon by Clover Hill Cannabis

Strain review of Passenger Pigeon, grown by Clover Hill Cannabis. Strain Review: Passenger Pigeon by ...

Sam 23 Jun 2022
CCB

Licensing Update: Thirteen New Licenses Issued, Packaging Waivers and More in Today’s Meeting

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Cannabis Control Board met today to discuss licensing updates and other topics ...

Ella Guinan 22 Jun 2022
business

Ten Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Vermont

As we continue to recognize and honor the meaning of Juneteenth in the United States, ...

Heady Vermont Staff 19 Jun 2022
medical

In Race to Launch Adult-Use Market, Medical Patients and Caregivers Feel Stuck on Sidelines

As adult-use consumers and businesses gear up for the debut of Vermont’s retail market, ...

Meg McIntyre 16 Jun 2022
CCB

Licensing Update: Eight More Licenses Issued by Control Board, Legacy Market and Backlog Addressed

MONTEPLIER — Today, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board met to discuss licensing and provide the public ...

Ella Guinan 15 Jun 2022
How can cannabis consumption, possession and cultivation impact divorce proceedings?
culture

How Cannabis Use Can Impact Divorce Proceedings

Finding an attorney who specializes in both drug policy and family law (in your state) ...

Diana-Ashley Krach 13 Jun 2022
Do-Si-Dos Cannabis Strain, Grown in Vermont
Strains

Strain Review: Do-Si-Dos by The Cannaisseur

Strain review of Do-Si-Dos, grown by The Cannaisseur. Strain Review: Do-Si-Dos by The Cannaisseur Next ...

Sam 9 Jun 2022
New cannabis operating licenses Issued by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board the first week of June 2022.
CCB

Licensing Update: Control Board Issues Eight New Licenses, Including General Priority Statuses

MONTPELIER — During today’s Vermont Cannabis Control Board meeting, board members approved eight licenses and 20 ...

Ella Guinan 6 Jun 2022
Strains

Strain Review: Snowball by Vermont Select

Strain review of Snowball, grown by Vermont Select. Strain Review: Snowball by Vermont Select Next ...

Sam 2 Jun 2022
Strains

Strain Review: Glazed Apricot Gelato by Vermont Select

Strain review of Glazed Apricot Gelato, grown by Vermont Select. Strain Review: Glazed Apricot Gelato ...

Sam 24 May 2022
News

After Heated Debate, VT Lawmakers Send S.188 – With Concentrate Potency Caps – to Gov’s Desk

Editor’s Note: This article includes recent reporting from both VTDigger and Seven Days. MONTPELIER — ...

Heady Vermont Staff 12 May 2022
National

Cannabis Seeds Considered Legal, May Be Shipped Across U.S., Says DEA

A recent legal clarification by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) could mean that the ...

Heady Vermont Staff 9 Apr 2022
Partner Deals

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Heady Partners 25 Mar 2022
101

How to Judge Cannabis Flower Like a Pro

Sure, you’ve been smoking cannabis for years and you enjoy it. But how does ...

Heady Vermont Staff 13 Mar 2022
business

Vermont Hempicurean Looks to the Future With Brattleboro Expansion, Vermont Bud Barn

BRATTLEBORO —With an eye on Vermont’s nascent legal market, longtime Brattleboro CBD store Vermont ...

Rebecca White 15 Feb 2022
News

Vermont Has the 5th-Highest Black Homeownership Gap Among All States

Stacker compiled a list of statistics about the Black homeownership gap in Vermont using data ...

Stacker 12 Feb 2022
101

Terpene Tuesday: Pinene

Pinene, one of the most researched and documented terpenes found in cannabis, is available in ...

Heady Vermont Staff 16 Nov 2021
101

Terpene Tuesday: Valencene

Valencene is one of the lesser known terpenes found in cannabis, but still provides powerful ...

Heady Vermont Staff 7 Nov 2021
Cannabis Terpenes: What Are They?
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Terpenes

Terpenes are the compounds responsible for the way most plants smell. They are abundant in ...

Heady Vermont Staff 4 Nov 2021
entourage effect
Dictionary

Entourage Effect

The entourage effect is a proposed mechanism by which cannabis compounds other than tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ...

Heady Vermont Staff 1 Oct 2021
Grow

How to Make Buds Grow Faster and Harvest Cannabis Earlier Outdoors

Why on earth would you want to speed up the flowering stage? The conventional thinking ...

Homegrown Cannabis Co 24 Sep 2021
business

Two Vermont Dispensaries Acquired by Canadian Company SLANG in $25 Million Merger

Update: In November of 2021, SLANG Worldwide Inc. published a press release announcing term-loan financing with ...

Monica Donovan 30 Jun 2021
recipes

RECIPE: Cannabis Infused Mexican Hot Chocolate

Now that we’re settling into colder temperatures, it’s the perfect time to bust ...

Heady Vermont Staff 5 Dec 2020
Member Deals

15% Off From Vermont Select

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Heady Partners 15 Nov 2020
cannacurious

Recipe: Fresh Green Juice with Cannabis Fan Leaves

After a trim sesh, homegrowers are often left with a pile of fan leaves and ...

Heady Vermont Staff 30 Aug 2020
Basics

What is a Budtender?

A budtender is an employee who works at a cannabis retail storefront and represents the ...

Glossary 10 Aug 2020
cannacurious

How to Make the Best-Ever Infused Summer Fruit Popsicles, to Talking Heads’ Popsicle

Infused popsicles are perfect for a mellow weekend afternoon lounging in tubes, backyard hangouts with ...

Monica Donovan 18 Jul 2020
Grow

Penalties for Possession, Sale and Cultivation of Cannabis in Vermont

Editor’s Note: The last update to this article was July 30, 2021. Check out our more ...

Heady Vermont Staff 9 Jun 2020
Vermont Select cannabis trimming.
business

Vermont Select: CBD Hemp Buds at the Peak of Freshness

Derek Mercury, Ryan Podd, and Dan Silver met while teaching snowboarding and skiing at Smugglers ...

Cindy Kleh 21 May 2020
101

Recipe: Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats

Treat your special person with a special treat this Valentine’s Day! Meredith Mann, master ...

Erin Doble 14 Feb 2020
101

Terpene Tuesday: Borneol

The terpene borneol, though not found in large amounts in cannabis, nonetheless has an important ...

Erin Doble 31 Dec 2019
101

Terpene Tuesday: Linalool

Linalool is a special terpene that isn’t specific to cannabis; it can be found ...

Heady Vermont Staff 17 Dec 2019
101

Terpene Tuesday: Humulene

Similar to terpenes like pinene and myrcene, humulene (hyu-myu-leen) is an element in cannabis fundamental ...

Ella Guinan 3 Dec 2019
101

Terpene Tuesday: Caryophyllene

The terpene caryophyllene is present in many herbs and spices, including black pepper, basil, and ...

Heady Vermont Staff 12 Nov 2019
101

Terpene Tuesday: Limonene

Recognizable for its zesty citrus fragrance and unique mood-brightening, energizing effects, limonene is a core ...

Heady Vermont Staff 5 Nov 2019
cannabis terpene myrcene also found in mango
101

Terpene Tuesday: Myrcene

Myrcene, one of the most abundant terpenes in cannabis, is known for its pleasant pine ...

Heady Vermont Staff 29 Oct 2019
Hands in black gloves trimming buds during cannabis harvest.
Grow

Growing Your Own 101: Cannabis Harvest, Drying, Trimming, Curing and Storage

From figuring out when you’re ready for cannabis harvest to trimming ahead to save ...

Heady Vermont Staff 5 Oct 2019
Cannabis Butter Recipe
recipes

Classic Cannabutter

Cannabutter is the basis for a world of infused goodies, from pot cookies to weed ...

Heady Vermont Staff 9 May 2019
101

THCA and THC: What’s the Difference?

THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a cannabis compound that is beginning to demonstrate immense therapeutic ...

Heady Vermont Staff 5 Jan 2019
News

Ag leaders hanging hopes on hemp

Editor’s Note: Since this piece was published, the U.S. House Of Representatives also ...

Evan Johnson 12 Dec 2018
harvesting cannabis
agriculturalist

The Elevated Agriculturalist: Harvesting Cannabis How-To

You’re almost there! The flowers on your plants are starting to change color, and ...

Joe Veldon 5 Oct 2018
cannakitchen

The Great Decarb Debate

Learn about decarb and cannabis: Cannabis is a unique plant in a lot of ways. ...

Stephanie Boucher 6 Jun 2018
culture

HIGH ON HISTORY: Harry Anslinger, The Racist Architect of the War on Drugs

If you’ve done some reading on the history of drug policy in the United ...

Heady Vermont Staff 20 Oct 2017